This article lists events in 2022 in South Sudan.

Incumbents

President: Salva Kiir Mayardit Vice President: Riek Machar

Events

Ongoing – COVID-19 pandemic in South Sudan, South Sudanese Civil War, Sudanese nomadic conflicts, ethnic violence in South Sudan

24 January – At least 31 ethnic Dinka people are killed in clashes with suspected Murle armed youth in Jonglei State, South Sudan. 24 March – The Sudan People's Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) is accused by the South Sudanese military of attacking government positions in Longechuk County. The SPLM-IO says that the military attacked first, causing it to clash with authorities. 14 April – At least 42 people are killed during attacks by Arab militiamen in the disputed area of Abyei between Sudan and South Sudan. 11 October – The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says that renewed fighting between tribes has displaced more than 8,000 civilians in South Sudan. 22 December – Footage of the President of South Sudan Salva Kiir urinating on himself during a national event sparks a widespread debate about ethics, age, health, governance and retirement.

See also

COVID-19 pandemic in Africa Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa East African Community Community of Sahel–Saharan States International Conference on the Great Lakes Region

References